Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Horned melon?
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, yet Horned melon is higher in Iron, and Magnesium.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 23% more.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 11 times more Vitamin A than Horned melon. While Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of Vitamin A, Horned melon has only 7µg.
We used Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +465% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +396.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +920.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.3% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +215% |
~equal in
Carbs
~7.56g
~equal in
Water
~88.97g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 33kcal | 44kcal |
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| Protein | 0.8g | 1.78g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 1.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 5.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.49g | 7.56g |
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| Carbs | 7.49g | 7.56g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 40mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 103mg | 123mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.02mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1500IU | 147IU |
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| Vitamin A | 75µg | 7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.565mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.